In this episode, William Green chats with Arnold Van Den Berg, a revered investor whom he spotlighted in his book, Richer, Wiser, Happier. Against all odds, Arnold has run a highly successful investment firm for 50 years. Here, he discusses what he’s learned about how to succeed in markets & life; shares practical tools that he’s found transformative; & explains how he’s positioned to survive & thrive in the most overvalued US stock market he’s ever seen. What you'll learn here: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:07:31 - How extreme focus saved the life of Arnold Van Den Berg’s father. 00:14:59 - How to develop one-pointed focus & get into a flow state. 00:19:49 - What Dostoevsky taught Arnold about avoiding lies & discerning truth. 00:43:55 - How Arnold overcame a terrible self-image & “reprogrammed” himself. 00:43:55 - How he taught himself to be a successful investor. 01:36:45 - What habits he practices every day, including his favorite affirmations. 01:49:49 - How he remains optimistic amid adversity. 01:53:56 - Why he’s betting big on gold, silver, uranium, oil & natural gas. 01:59:59 - Why he warns against long-term Treasury bonds & “anything with leverage.” 02:02:15 - Why he thinks the S&P 500 “is one of the worst things you could buy.” 02:04:26 - How he & his firm are harnessing Artificial Intelligence. 02:12:05 - What brings him the greatest happiness. 02:21:26 - What you’ll learn from his favorite book about the “real secret to life.” Transcript & Guest Info: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/richer-wiser-happier/how-to-thrive-no-matter-what-w-arnold-van-den-berg/ 💰 Build a life that’s truly Richer, Wiser, and Happier by joining William Green’s RWH Masterclass! Email kyle@theinvestorspodcast.com to join the waitlist. 🤝 Join like-minded value investors this October in NYC by joining the TIP Mastermind Community. https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/mastermind/ 💎 Explore a new business weekly and decide if it deserves a spot in your portfolio. https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/intrinsic-value-podcast/ ▶️ Related Episodes: - How To Harness the Power of Your Mind w/Arnold Van Den Berg: https://youtu.be/VHo2omiBIkQ - Happy, Healthy, Wealthy, & Wise w/ Arnold Van Den Berg: https://youtu.be/7tuwfK9KLB8 📖 Books Mentioned: - ⁠⁠Flow⁠⁠ by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi: https://amzn.to/4gYIZlY - ⁠Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl: https://amzn.to/4o7Ukme - ⁠⁠The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky: https://amzn.to/48fTCyq - ⁠Breath by James Nestor: https://amzn.to/3KSJQbK - ⁠Self Hypnotism by Leslie Lecron: https://amzn.to/4o1kuH1 - The Genie Within by Harry Carpenter: https://amzn.to/3VOuh7m - ⁠Mind is the Master⁠⁠ by James Allen: https://amzn.to/3WmE0C0 - Richer, Wiser, Happier by William Green: https://amzn.to/3KGn0Ed Listen to our episodes here: https://open.spotify.com/show/28RHOkXkuHuotUrkCdvlOP Visit our website: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/richer-wiser-happier/ Free PDF: Investing for Beginners: 4 Principles of Stock-Picking: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/subscribe-youtube/ ⚠️ Disclaimer: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by The Investor’s Podcast Network. Written permission must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting. #ArnoldVanDenBerg #ValueInvesting #StockMarket #GoldInvesting #RicherWiserHappier